A new beverage-led concept by McDonald’s opened in North Dallas on Tuesday. CosMc’s is a small-format restaurant concept by McDonald’s that serves otherworldly drinks and treats, as reported by The...
Texas Students Head to National Spelling Bee
Two North and East Texas students have qualified for the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Faizan Zaki, a fifth grader at Skaggs Elementary School in Plano, and Sriya Gomatam, a seventh grader from...
Dallas Start-Up Eyes Vinyl Rebirth
Dust off that record player in the basement — vinyl records are making a comeback! According to recent reports by the IMARC Group, a market research company, the global sales of vinyl records could...
The Fort Worth Herd Is Hiring Cattle Drivers
The famous Fort Worth Herd cattle drive has opened up job applications for full- and part-time drovers. The Fort Worth Herd is a cattle drive that takes place each day at 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. down...
Dallas Catholics Can Eat Meat on St. Patrick’s Day
Catholics in Dallas are free to consume meat on St. Patrick's Day. Bishop Edward J. Burns of the Diocese in Dallas announced a "dispensation from abstinence" on March 17, allowing Catholics to...
Oscars Still Suffer From Viewership Decline
Some 18.7 million viewers tuned in Sunday to watch the Academy Awards. While that was more than last year's viewership of 15 million, it was still far short of the number of viewers the show...
St. Patrick’s Day Krispy Kreme Deals
Stop by Krispy Kreme for St. Patrick's Day for some themed doughnuts, including classic green and a gold color scheme. The new donuts will take the stage beginning Thursday at participating U.S....
Wildflower Season Expected To Be Striking
Texans are in for a treat this year as the state's wildflower season is set to be spectacular. Based on the forecast published by Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, the 2023 wildflower...
Survey | Taxpayers Dread Doing Their Taxes
It's said that death and taxes are a certainty, whether one likes it or not. In the case of both filing and paying taxes, a recent analysis shows that Americans do not. In fact, for some, getting...
Top New Roller Coasters in 2023
Thrill-seekers have a lot to look forward to in the way of exciting new rides to test out in 2023. This year promises a new crop of adrenaline-boosting rides that will likely draw enthusiasts...
Chili’s Co-Founder Opens Local BBQ
A co-founder of Chili’s has opened a new barbecue restaurant in Grand Prairie, as reported by The Dallas Morning News. Loop 9 BBQ, which opened March 6, is restaurateur Larry Lavine's new smokehouse...
Texas Blossoms Announces Back in Bloom Gala
Local nonprofit Texas Blossoms has announced plans for its 2023 Back in Bloom Gala. The event is set to take place on Saturday, April 15, at 6:00 p.m. at the Nick and Lou Martin University Center...
Is It Safe To Go to Mexico for Spring Break?
Mexico is a popular travel destination for spring break, but recent events in the country have reignited concerns about traveler safety. Just last week, four Americans were caught in a shootout...
Dutch Historian Finds 1,000-Year-Old Treasure
A young Dutch treasure hunter has struck gold. Lorenzo Ruijter, also a historian, made a rare discovery of 1,000-year-old golden jewelry in the small northern city of Hoogwoud. According to an...
SunnyD Announces Alcoholic Seltzer
SunnyD, one of the largest juice brands in America, is making a foray into the hard seltzer market. The company announced the debut of its newest product, SunnyD Vodka Seltzer, in a press release on...
Volunteer Group Seeks Aid for Gardens
A volunteer group is improving access to healthy foods in Fort Worth. Southside Community Garden is a grassroots group dedicated to creating garden boxes. The group wants to bring its initiative to...
St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Festivities in DFW
It’s a celebratory St. Patrick’s Day weekend in DFW, with multiple festive events scheduled across the metroplex. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Dallas, get ready for the 42nd annual Dallas Mavericks...
Fredericksburg One of the Best Small Towns
According to one magazine, Fredericksburg, Texas, is considered one of the best places to live or visit in the South. This should come as no surprise to readers of The Dallas Express, as...
Zoo Announces Birth of 290-Pound Elephant
The Dallas Zoo has announced the birth of its latest addition to the elephant family, a healthy 290-pound male calf. The zoo tweeted, "Our baby elephant arrived early on Sunday morning, Feb. 26, at...
Asteroid Could Impact on Valentine’s Day 2046
A large asteroid could hit Earth much sooner than expected. NASA scientists have predicted that a fairly large asteroid has a "small chance" of impacting the Earth in 2046. Scientists predict this...
Local Peppa Pig Theme Park Coming Soon
An outdoor Peppa Pig Theme Park is planned to open in North Richland Hills in 2024. Peppa Pig is a British cartoon show that has gained immense popularity in recent years. As of 2021, the show was...